Sweitzer Foundation
Accepts applications
Sweitzer Foundation is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $68,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $8,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$68,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $66,000 the year before.
41% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $70,000 | 15 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $66,000 | 15 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $68,000 | 17 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sarah Godfrey U S Bank NA 800 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 303-3208 |
| What to submit | Application may be in letter form outlining request with IRS exemption |
| Deadlines | Requests received prior to march 1 will be reviewed at annual meeting |
What Sweitzer Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 17 | $68,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ladies Auxiliary of the Osman Temple | General operating | $8,000 |
| Hamline University | General operating | $5,000 |
| College Possible | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | General operating | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities | General operating | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | General operating | $5,000 |
| Can Do Canines | General operating | $5,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | General operating | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement | General operating | $2,500 |
| Project for Pride in Living | General operating | $2,500 |
| Animal Humane Society | General operating | $2,500 |
| Spinal Cord Society | General operating | $2,500 |
| St Marys Health Clinics | General operating | $2,500 |
| Peacemaker Minnesota | General operating | $2,500 |
| Division of Indian Work | General operating | $2,500 |
| Neighborhood House | General operating | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- James A Sweitzer
- Joan T Sweitzer
- Sarah Godfrey US Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Sweitzer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests received prior to march 1 will be reviewed at annual meeting.
How much does Sweitzer Foundation give?
$68,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sweitzer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James A Sweitzer (President), Joan T Sweitzer (Vice President) and Sarah Godfrey US Bank NA (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Sweitzer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.